Iguanas on the Tombstones: A Poet’s Metaphor for Colonialism

Martín Espada transforms cemetery lizards into powerful metaphors for American imperialism in his latest collection.

For New England pollsters, Election Day ‘is a lot like the Super Bowl.’ Which will reign supreme?

The region’s large number of universities has made it a hotbed for political polling. But which will come the closest to the ...
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Weather Alert issued for wind gusts up to 60 MPH in western Massachusetts

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of western Massachusetts until 7 p.m. Tuesday for wind gusts up ...
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Massachusetts prepares 250th anniversary celebrations with $6M initiative

Massachusetts is celebrating its origins with a two-year-long series of events leading up to a major Fourth of July ...

Hazardous chemicals found in Western Mass. home lead to detonation at nearly midnight

Some residents were startled by late-night detonations after firefighters discovered "reactive and energetic materials" in a ...

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 66 dead, mainly in Philippine province still recovering from deadly quake

Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 66 people dead with 26 others missing in the central Philippines, many in widespread ...
The Eagle-Tribune

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves at least 114 dead, 127 missing in Philippine province recovering from quake

Philippine officials say the death toll from the widespread flooding and devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in the country’s central region has risen to at least 114 with 127 others ...
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5th person dies after Lebanon County house fire

Bulletin: ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE ...